How to pronounce eupnea
Say it like yoop-NEE-uh. Eupnea has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NEE).
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- yoop
- NEE
- uh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Eupnea pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- yoopKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- NEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of eupnea
American and British speakers say eupnea in essentially the same way: /jupˈniə/ in the US and /juːpˈniːə/ in the UK.
British respelling: yoop-NEE-uh.
What does eupnea mean?
- Normal, relaxed breathing; healthy condition of inhalation and exhalation.
Where does eupnea come from?
From eu- + -pnea.
Similar and opposite words
Opposite meaning
Words that rhyme with eupnea
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Questions about saying eupnea
How do you pronounce eupnea?
Say yoop-NEE-uh. The American pronunciation is /jupˈniə/. In British English it is /juːpˈniːə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in eupnea?
Eupnea has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NEE). Broken into parts: yoop · NEE · uh.
Do Americans and Brits say eupnea the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /jupˈniə/ and the British form is /juːpˈniːə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.